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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov Senator for Massachusetts. Ranker on Senate Small Business Committee & HELP Primary Health & Retirement Security Subcommittee. Fighting for a Green New Deal.
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Louis Garcia @strongfordarts.bsky.social Multidisciplinary Artist and Art Historian specialising in metalwork and jewellery from the Bronze Age to the Late Medieval Period. Strongford Arts is my Studio where I research and hand make items from History.
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Molly @mollyrazor.com She/her. The saltiest.
Warcraft player, medieval reenactment nerd, goth
Gracie de Madrigal @gracieknits.bsky.social Fencer. Knitter. Spinner. Reader.
Sam Reich @samreich.bsky.social 🧢 CEO: Dropout
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Sam Cole @samleecole.bsky.social journalist / co-founder @404media.co
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Jules Eileen Roscoe Fitzgerald @julesaroscoe.bsky.social Writer, editor, journalist, outdoorsperson. Independent journalist. Words @404media.co @wired.com @matternews.bsky.social @motherboard.bsky.social | Something I should know? julesroscoe . news @ gmail | signal: julesaroscoe.07
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Katelyn Jetelina @kkjetelina.bsky.social Epidemiologist, lover of the ocean and ice cream. Mom of two toddlers. Founder of “Your Local Epidemiologist”. https//yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com
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Creator of the Twisted Kaiju Theater Webcomic and Kaiju Punk art style.
Professional Godzilla and Kaiju toy artist, author, and activist.
Tastemaker and Vibe Continuer.
Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov U.S. Senator, Massachusetts. She/her/hers. Official Senate account.
https://substack.com/@senatorwarren
The Oatmeal @theoatmeal.bsky.social Cartoonist and creator of The Oatmeal and Exploding Kittens https://linktr.ee/theoatmeal
I Drink and I Play Things @idandipt70.bsky.social 
Alaric Hartmann @paxindustria.bsky.social 
Joie @joiegrandbois.bsky.social Sustainability advocate, cooking enthusiast, artist, cat lover.
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Libby B @lbuyrice.bsky.social Theater, cooking, gaming, pottery. Also, let's be honest, probably too many cat photos.
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Steven T. Dennis @steventdennis.bsky.social I cover the U.S. Senate for Bloomberg News. You may know me from #FridayNightZillow, but C-SPAN is more my natural habitat. #Introduction
I'm also @steventdennis on the other places. Opinions mine. Email: sdennis17@bloomberg.net
Amy Black @amyblackmaine.bsky.social Leader of horses to water, de-crufter of code, champion of gothic pool parties.
David Ludwig @dll255.bsky.social 
Chris, aka Thorson @thorsbaby.bsky.social Philosopher, Game Dev, Nerd, Mythology lover, Aspiring Human Being, Occasional Artist 
Dr. Reverend J, PhD @drreverendj.bsky.social Scientist, gamer, nerd, and aspiring writer (my thesis doesn't count, trust). I'll get more creative with my profile later. 
Deviant Ollam ツ @deviantollam.bsky.social Philadelphian in Cascadia. Vociferous champion for Oxford commas, two spaces after a period, and ellipses. I break into buildings. 🔓
"Even if the world were ending tomorrow, I would still plant a tree." 🌲
(he/they)
Claire Hartmann @clairebh.bsky.social Genomic core director broadly interested in science, art, and kid/pet stories.
Raziya @soft-mist.bsky.social Plant nerd, SCAdian, amateur researcher, human.
LeVar Burton @levarburton.bsky.social Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi
N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social Writer. She/her.
Maria Bamford @mariabamford.bsky.social ✈️ I'M COMING TO SEE YOU! Want to come to a show but no $? Email me ➡️ Ariamaamfordba@gmail.com
IfNotNow🔥✡️ @ifnotnowmovement.org American Jews organizing our community to end U.S. support for Israel's apartheid system. We demand equality, justice & a thriving future for all #CeasefireNOW https://linktr.ee/ifnotnoworg
Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social Jews for Palestinian liberation & Judaism beyond Zionism. JVP Action is now doing business as JVP, as a 501c4. Our 501c3 work continues in JVP Lab.
https://linktr.ee/jvp
Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜
Alys Mackyntoich @alysmac.bsky.social Lawyer, Writer, Reader, Medievalist, Nerd, Lover of Farscape, Bablyon5, Supernatural, TheExpanse, Critical Role, TTRPGs, The Boys, dogs, and smart people; Unashamed Liberal; She/Her
SPN NJ 2026
Colin Cui @60l1n7w31.bsky.social It’s pronounced [Tz-Wei] 🗣️
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app Theoretical Astro/Physicist:
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all Black/all Jewish. 🏳️🌈/agender/woman.
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@proximitea.bsky.social @proximitea.bsky.social She/her
Not technically a ghost, yet.
MatthewParis @matthewparis.bsky.social I'm a fan of the 13th century chronicler known as Matthew of Paris. I also post images/videos of birds and animals that visit my birdbath and sometimes, my amateur photos of the night sky. You might know me as "Michael".
Foxgrrlcher @foxgrrlcher.bsky.social I won't go down without a fight
Sustine, sin cogitare nimis
I do it for the joy it brings
'Cause I'm a joyful girl
'Cause the world owes me nothing
And we owe each other the world
- Ani DiFranco
Lena Voy @librarrian.bsky.social 
MistressDreda @mistressdreda.bsky.social Librarian on the inside, muddy femme on the outside. Page of Pentacles/Queen of Swords.
@industrialblues.bsky.social @industrialblues.bsky.social 
WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com Your Only Source For Professional Dog Ratings
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Bytehard @bytehard.bsky.social Accountant, Tax Goblin/Goddess, Business Owner, SCA reenactor otherwise known as Aureliana Curva, Broken Goth Girl.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible.
ocasiocortez.com
Chris Canfield @chriscanfield.bsky.social UX Designer / Game Designer
GM Phil @gm-phil.bsky.social Freelance Game Designer, Gamemaster, Cosplayer, Legionnaire, Artist, Podcaster, Model Maker, Husband
Boston Academie d'Armes @bosacademiearme.bsky.social Learn the Art of Swordplay!
⚜️ Historical & Classical Fencing School
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@susanrhiannon.bsky.social @susanrhiannon.bsky.social - T @thewhitness.bsky.social @thewhitness.bsky.social
Anne Wilder @wilderanne.bsky.social Likes cats *and* dogs. Also the Earth, which is where I keep all my stuff.
Nataliia Hurd @nataliiah.bsky.social Artist, fencer, retired, purple wearing avenger. I put my art here, please do not copy, take it, use it without contacting me for permission.- D Daniel E @deareckson.bsky.social Blacksmith, IT grunt, learner of things
Beth F. @gaiaturtle.bsky.social Writer, knitter, adventurer, gamer, plant mom. Student of kung fu and tai chi. Lifelong English major. Trans ally. Bi/pan. She/her.
@wondertola.bsky.social @wondertola.bsky.social 
Caitrin @caitrin1.bsky.social Often called Mom, sometimes called Lilias. Newest recipient of the Most Creative Pumpkin award.
Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social World’s greatest author
High Priestess, Low Patience @cheriepriest.com Antifascist middle-aged mall goth, making the most of her plantwitch era. Book rep: Stacia Decker at DCL; film rep: Tara Timinsky, Grandview LA. Contact - Cherie.priest@gmail.com
@mamarock.bsky.social @mamarock.bsky.social 
Oregon Zoo @oregonzoo.bsky.social Together for Wildlife
Kath Osborne @kathisall.bsky.social Owner of Letterpress Books. I read. I sew and make stuff. Former duelist, sarcastic wise ass. Owned by 2 bossy cats.- A @audrye.bsky.social @audrye.bsky.social
Camille/Gen @purplecat771.bsky.social Cat Lady. Plant Nerd. Bog Witch. Knitter. Swordfighter.
Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com Wrote some books, won some awards. Strong feelings about plants. She/her
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
Forrest Valkai @forrestvalkai.bsky.social Biologist & Educator
Host on The Line and AXP
🧬Evolution, 🐵BioAnthro, and 🦠more!
Generally excited about reality.
He/Him
Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com Welcoming media and government (and everyone else!) to Bluesky.
Formerly of The Atlantic, Boston Review.
Paul and Storm @paulandstorm.bsky.social Two guys, lotsa songs, and a cruise (http://jococruise.com). 3 seasons of "MST3k", plus Despicable Me 2 (long story). P=Paul, S=Storm in posts. Both he/him.
Jordan Shiveley (Dread Singles) @jordanshiveley.bsky.social Jordan Shiveley • writes fictions/games • words in Uncanny, Nightmare Magazine, Neon Hemlock, Best Horror of the Year vol. 15 • Unbound survivor • designs • Voidmerch owner• He/They • Queer • MPLS
www.voidmerch.net
www.jordanshiveley.com
Bodega Cats @bodegacats.bsky.social https://www.bodegacats.nyc
Rabbi Emily Cohen @thatrabbicohen.bsky.social Happy Brooklynite. Lefty in all the ways. Rabbi of West End Synagogue but views here are only my own (She/Her/Hers) www.rabbiemilycohen.com
Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social SFF author, triple Hugo award winner (and three times Locus award too), over a million books sold.
Mostly on Mastodon: @cstross@wandering.shop
Blog: https://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/
Joe Fulgham @joefulgham.com Full stack WordPress web dev, @fandomtrivia.ca host/producer, improv GM, streams games on his Discord
he/him, Vancouver, BC/unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), & səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations territories
Jake Gold @jacob.gold Building agent multiplexer @ https://Clor.com SF Bay Area. Helped launch and scale Vibecode and Bluesky. Prev: Nuro, Docker, Google, founder.
Addicted to history, computers, and open systems.
Unconditional love for all conscious life.
https://jacob.gold
The New York Times @nytimes.com We seek the truth and help people understand the world. Not a subscriber? Your first month is now free in our app. https://nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/zbx4nci9
Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social NYT tech reporter
Co-author of Character Limit
Signal: rmac.18
ryan.mac@nytimes.com
rmac18@protonmail.com
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737290/character-limit-by-kate-conger-and-ryan-mac/
https://linktr.ee/ryan_mac_
Distributed Denial of Secrets @ddosecrets.org DDoSecrets is a 501c3 journalist non-profit devoted to publishing and archiving leaks and other data in the public interest.
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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social Official Account ~ UR is a decentralized nonprofit media org reporting underrepresented stories and shedding light on alternative perspectives and systems. linktr.ee/unicornriot
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Sector035 @sector035.bsky.social Doing #OSINT before it was cool 😎 Just arrived, slowly settling on here.
Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social I write books and post too many cat pictures. She/her, only.- L @leonete.bsky.social @leonete.bsky.social
Trish Cross @palegreyminion.bsky.social Jouster, maker, doer
Whtscarf @whtscarf.bsky.social Trying to resist any way I can. Memes are the current outlet. Cat guy, long term partner I love dearly. More when I think of it I guess.
Wistric @wistric.bsky.social Aka WhyisitalwaysWistric aka he's just some guy you know?
Just an average middle aged cis-het white (but neurospicy!) dude living in the South rapidly becoming a radicalized Marxist so that's a thing.
Jody @jkjelley.bsky.social Nerd (TV, movies, books, cheese, museums) NeuroSpicy, SCA, Pokemon Go.
Politically bluest blue that ever blued.
I don't answer DMs from randos. 
kimberwolf @kimberwolf.bsky.social i'm happiest in my garden. i drive fast and laugh hard. i'm loud, silly and honest to a fault
she/her
Grandiloquent Word of the Day @grandiloquentwords.bsky.social Fancy words, witty descriptions, and vintage illustrations to educate and entertain.
My Book!
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Calendars!
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Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check username👆)
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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com 
Popehat @kenwhite.bsky.social Defunct account of Ken White, criminal defense attorney and First Amendment litigator. Co-host of Serious Trouble podcast and writer at The Popehat Report. Opinions here are my own. Decent people fight evil.
Signal: KenWhite.1969